whnay.'s good taste thread - Page 509

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Originally Posted by Elegantly Wasted 


mmm... the first impression is what really counts, you know.

 

I thought, and I agree with you. Argument is correct.

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Originally Posted by edmorel 

the funny thing about Yakov jokes is that they are not funny, so you are saying them ironically, unless you think he was funny..............

One of the few Yakov jokes that made me giggle originated during the recent Russia meteorite blast: In soviet russia, space explores you...

to get back on topic... somewhat: a friend of mine recently showed me old b/w pictures of his grandfather from Sicily whom he never met before his death (we both grew up in Germany). Having just gotten a new high dpi scanner I accepted the challenge.

Did I restore in good taste?

Been struggling with this insufferable tie. It is a silk knit and the knot just would NOT stay un-f%*ked. Shirt is a bit washed out but it is a light blue. Any help with this one? Thanks guys!

Interesting. I wouldn't have thought the stripe size was a problem but I will definitely take it into consideration next time I buy one.

Doc,

Thanks for the critique. Now that you mention it the cream square does look rather close to the trousers, doesn't it? I was a little worried about snuff suede shoes with this combo. I felt that it would be ok for the early hot weather we have been having around here, but perhaps it is a fall shoe?

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Originally Posted by DocHolliday 

Caustic, that tie would look more at home with an OCBD and some crumpled, tatty khakis. Maybe some bucks or (dare I say it) boat shoes. The bals are too dressy for such a bright, casual tie, and dark brown brogues seem aseasonal with the summery flavor of the combo. Between the shoes, the shirt collar and the creases in the khakis, it's like you've tried to up the formality of the standard prep blazer outfit, but the appeal of that "uniform" lies in its casualness.

Also, if the square is solid cream, it looks like you've tried to match the square to your khakis.

Maybe it isn't coming through in the pic, but I believe he is wearing Allen Edmonds Amok. They are balmorals, but have a few casual elements: they are unlined, have a split welt, and have contrast-color laces. I'm not sure if this changes your mind about them, but thought I would point that out.

Part of the reason I am bringing this up is that I am considering getting a pair, and am planning on wearing them with similar outfits. If the balmoral lacing makes the shoe too formal despite its less-casual attributes, then I will likely pass.

They are the Neumok in Snuff Suede. Quite right about all the features you mentioned. 

The shoes look like they are on the lighter side of brown in the full fit pic, and look rather casual even for balmorals... which picture is closer to reality, full view or detail?